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Nanban

  • 2012
  • 3h 8m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
18K
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Srikanth, Joseph Vijay, and Jiiva in Nanban (2012)
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TamilBuddy ComedyComing-of-AgeComedyDrama

10 years after leaving college, two best friends and their rival go on a search for their third friend, while finding out some truths along the way.10 years after leaving college, two best friends and their rival go on a search for their third friend, while finding out some truths along the way.10 years after leaving college, two best friends and their rival go on a search for their third friend, while finding out some truths along the way.

  • Director
    • Shankar Shanmugham
  • Writers
    • Rajkumar Hirani
    • Abhijat Joshi
    • Madhan Karky
  • Stars
    • Joseph Vijay
    • Jiiva
    • Srikanth
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    18K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Shankar Shanmugham
    • Writers
      • Rajkumar Hirani
      • Abhijat Joshi
      • Madhan Karky
    • Stars
      • Joseph Vijay
      • Jiiva
      • Srikanth
    • 78User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Top Cast26

    Joseph Vijay
    Joseph Vijay
    • Panchavan Parivendhan
    • (as 'Ilayathalapathi' Vijay)
    • …
    Jiiva
    Jiiva
    • Sevalkodi Senthil
    Srikanth
    • Venkat Ramakrishnan
    Ileana D'Cruz
    Ileana D'Cruz
    • Riya
    Sathyaraj
    Sathyaraj
    • Virumandi Santhanam
    Sathyan
    Sathyan
    • Srivatsan
    Aadukalam Naren
    Aadukalam Naren
    • Venkat's father
    • (as Narein)
    S.J. Suryah
    S.J. Suryah
    • Panchavan Parivendan
    • (as S.J. Surya)
    Vijay Vasanth
    • Paneerselvam
    T.M. Karthik Srinivasan
    • Riya's Fiance
    Uma Pathmanabhan
    Uma Pathmanabhan
    • Venkat's mother
    Manobala
    Manobala
    • Librarian Bose
    Shanmuga Sundharam
    • Education Minister
    Ajay Ratnam
    • Panchavan Parivendan's Father
    Indrans
    Indrans
    • Virus's assistant
    Ramanathan
    • Interviewer
    • (as Chitkara Saahil)
    Balaji
    • Senior student
    Rinson
    • Millimeter
    • Director
      • Shankar Shanmugham
    • Writers
      • Rajkumar Hirani
      • Abhijat Joshi
      • Madhan Karky
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews78

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Nanban' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Silambarasan TR was considered for the role which went to Jiiva.
    • Goofs
      As per the date shown in the college blackboards the time line of the flashback period should be between 1998 and 2002. When Pari uses computer to change words in Srivatsan's speech for Teachers Day, the screen shots clearly show its Windows 7. Windows 7 was only released in 2009.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Anbudan Kushi: Kushi in a Tight Spot (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      En Friend Pola
      Written by: Viveka
      Produced by: Harris Jayaraj
      Performed by: Krish Lewis and Suchith Suresan

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 12, 2012 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official sites
      • Stream Nanban officially on Hotstar Singapore
      • Watch Nanban on Disney+ Hotstar
    • Language
      • Tamil
    • Also known as
      • Друг
    • Filming locations
      • Andaman Islands, India
    • Production company
      • Gemini Film Circuit
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • ₹600,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,007,076
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 3h 8m(188 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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